Overview
Broadacre Crop Grower (nec) - Full-Time
Location : Lol Gray, Western Australia
Employment Type : Full-Time, Permanent
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000 AUD per annum (commensurate with experience)
We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Broadacre Crop Grower (nec) on behalf of our client, Hillcroft Farms Pty Ltd, a diversified agricultural enterprise located in Lol Gray, Western Australia. This is a full-time, permanent role for a candidate with broadacre cropping experience that extends beyond typical grain production and supports the farm's integrated feed and livestock systems.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
As per the ANZSCO classification - Crop Farmers nec, and in alignment with Hillcroft Farms' operations, the duties will include:
- Planning and managing the cultivation of crops not limited to cereals, including pasture crops, legumes, oilseeds, and fodder for livestock
- Operating and maintaining broadacre machinery including seeders, sprayers, harvesters, spreaders, and loaders
- Monitoring soil conditions, crop development, pest and disease pressures, and implementing corrective actions
- Coordinating planting, irrigation, spraying, fertiliser applications, and harvest activities in a timely and efficient manner
- Ensuring proper storage and handling of harvested crops and inputs such as fertilisers, seed, and chemicals
- Managing crop rotations and soil health programs to maximise long-term sustainability and yield
- Recording and analysing cropping data including yield, input usage, and environmental conditions
- Supervising seasonal workers and coordinating day-to-day on-farm cropping operations
- Ensuring all practices meet WHS, environmental, and biosecurity regulations
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
To be eligible for this position, applicants must meet one of the following:
- Hold a relevant bachelor's degree or higher qualification (e.g. Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Production); OR
- Have at least 5 years of full-time (38+ hours/week) experience in broadacre crop production; OR
- Have a combination of relevant experience and formal training deemed equivalent under Australian standards
Additional Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in the operation and maintenance of modern broadacre cropping equipment
- Sound knowledge of cropping systems, plant nutrition, and sustainable farming practices
- Ability to work with precision agriculture technologies (e.g. GPS guidance systems, field mapping)
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance including chemical handling, WHS, and environmental stewardship
- Good record-keeping and organisational skills
- Ability to supervise and train farmhands and seasonal workers
- A current manual driver's licence is required; machinery or loader tickets are desirable
What’s on Offer
- A competitive full-time salary of $70,000 - $85,000 AUD per annum, depending on experience
- Permanent role within a progressive and diversified farming business
- Opportunity to manage a variety of cropping operations and contribute to integrated livestock production
- Exposure to modern equipment, techniques, and professional development opportunities
- Supportive team environment located in a thriving regional area
Seeking a qualified and experienced Broadacre Crop Grower (nec) on behalf of our client, Hillcroft Farms Pty Ltd, a diversified agricultural enterprise.
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